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Class action can claim Westpac unit knew about $1.9M Ponzi scheme
Allens 2018-08-14 9:23 pm By Cat Fredenburgh Melbourne
A judge has denied a Westpac unit's bid to strike allegations that it knew about a $1.9 million Ponzi scheme from a class action alleging the bank aided the Ponzi schemer's illegal conduct.
ACCC seeks $10M penalty against Heinz over sugary snacks
Competition & Consumer Protection 2018-08-01 11:11 pm By Cat Fredenburgh Melbourne
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is reportedly seeking a $10 million fine against H.J. Heinz after a Federal Court found it made misleading claims about the health benefits of its Little Kids Shredz products.
First union official hit with personal fine after High Court ruling
Appeals 2018-06-25 11:20 pm By Cat Fredenburgh Melbourne
The first personal fine against a union official has been handed down in the wake of the High Court's ruling that courts can order union officials to pay out of their own pockets for violating the Fair Work Act.